Low Country Shrimp and Grits

United States

Published method, 10 steps.

Ingredients

• 3–4 strips thick smoky bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ onion, minced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled (use peels to make stock)
• Salt
• 1 pint heavy cream, divided
• 2–2½ cups shrimp stock
• Butter
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Paprika
• Chile flakes
• Lime juice
• 1 recipe coarse grain hominy grits, timed to finish when shrimp are ready to serve
• 3–4 scallions, sliced

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